Obituary of Arthur P. Eichas

Hilton - Arthur P. Eichas "Art" passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023 at the age of 96.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret (Walz) Eichas; his son-in-law, Kevin Bent; his great-granddaughter, Addison Bent; and 10 siblings, Margaret, John, Anna, Viola, George, Rita, Theresa, Jude, Mary, and Jane.  He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Tom) Sawyer, Diane (Paul) Slomowicz, Karen Bent, Nancy (Ken) Bostick, Arthur Eichas, William (Sandra) Eichas, and Don (Lori) Eichas; his 17 grandchildren; his 19 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Robert (Maria) Eichas and Charles Eichas; his sister-in-law, Anne Eichas; his brother-in-law, Thomas (Betty) Walz; his sister-in-law, Maryann Walz; and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

Art was a lifelong dairy and crop farmer and the rewards he reaped from his fields were second only to the strong roots he cultivated in his children and family.  He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Each year of his life he found joy tending to his impressive garden and playing rousing games of cards with his family and friends.  He spent many wonderful winters in Florida with his wife, family and friends.  He loved spending time with the "boys" at hunting camp in the southern tier.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton.  Art's Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton.  Private Interment in St. John Cemetery, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Arthur can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To donate online, click on the charity name.